University of Northern Colorado
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$10,062
Avg in-state tuition
$22,320
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About University of Northern Colorado
The University of Northern Colorado is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Greeley, Colorado. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 11,460, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 88%. The university offers 53 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 52%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $10,062, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $22,320.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
88% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
70% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
52% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Test scores Required
High school rank Recommended
High school GPA Required
Completion of college prep program Recommended
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 19-26
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 980-1200
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
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Students enrolled
83%
Online student enrollment
16:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
67%
Hispanic
20%
Black
4%
Two or more races
4%
Asian
2%
Unknown
1%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
69%
Socio-economic diversity
34% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
16
Total Online Enrollment
9,562
Percent of Programs Online
84% On-campus
16% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 13% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 20% online
Doctorate 13% online
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
63%
State Grant Aid
16%
Institution Grant Aid
96%
Pell Grant
34%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$20k
Average student debt after graduation
$35k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.
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